CareerPlan

Senior Security Engineer

USAFull-time2026-10-14 → 2026-11-10

Core

Advise application teams on security implications, conduct vulnerability and risk assessments, and validate remediation against DoD standards.

Role type

Senior Security Engineer (DoD/Cloud)

Builds

Secure application architectures and cloud environments compliant with U.S. Air Force and DoD standards

Domain

Defense / Cybersecurity

Required skills

DoD network engineering, vulnerability assessments, risk assessments, security architecture design, DevSecOps, AWS cloud security, Unix, FIPS 140-2 compliance, NIST framework, DISA STIGs

Preferred skills

Security policy development, team leadership, cross-team technical guidance

Technologies

AWS, Unix, DoD RMF

Responsibilities

Advise application teams on security implications of software modifications, Document application changes and recommended mitigation plans, Conduct security engineering analyses and vulnerability assessments, Assess effectiveness of security controls and compliance with U.S. Air Force and DoD standards, Evaluate application architectures to identify deficiencies, Lead teams and provide technical guidance

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership